Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
14%
Hawaiian Gardens
Hawaiian Gardens, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,955
Population
13,124
Renter Mix
58% Rent
A popular shopping and gaming destination in the southeast L.A. suburbs
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With a population of around 15,000 and covering an area of about one square mile, Hawaiian Gardens is the smallest city in Los Angeles County. Largely anchored by the Gardens Casino on the west side of town, the community features numerous attractions that draw people from all around the area, including the popular Long Beach Towne Center shopping complex (home to the local multiplex movie theater) and the lush El Dorado East Regional Park. The rental market is characterized by unpretentious apartments and condos, with many neighborhood streets lined with suburban-style homes. With direct access to the 605, living in Hawaiian Gardens puts the beach, the mountains, and the entire L.A. area at your fingertips.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$67,545
Average: $78,097
Education
2,260
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,392
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hawaiian Gardens has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
58%
Non-Renters
42%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Hawaiian Gardens, CA is $1,955 for one bedroom, $2,202 for two bedrooms, and $2,448 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hawaiian Gardens has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,955/month
670 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hawaiian Gardens, CA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
298 Students
Public
Grades K-5
298 Students
Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
297 Students
Public
Grades K-5
297 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
291 Students
Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
291 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- El Dorado Nature Center
- El Dorado East Regional Park
- Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden
- Los Cerritos Wetlands Trust
- Colorado Lagoon
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
- John Wayne/Orange County
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.